promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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Even better, new customers can score 20% off their first two orders with promo code SOGOOD20. Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026 On Saturday, July 4, Rita's will mark Independence Day and America's 250th birthday by offering a free Small 4th of Gelati to the first 250 Rita's Ice app users who redeem the promo code USA250 in the app, according to the company. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 There are also plenty of familiar faces in the Offers page, including buy three, get one free promo, 75% off select items, and five for $28 wallflowers fragrance refills. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 July 2026 Each cup features a unique promo code inside for customers to unlock a $3 medium Refresher or Dunkin Zero beverages for 30 days. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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